Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Cole Henley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cole Henley and the surrounding area.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Cole Henley?
Wedding fish and chip van in Cole Henley, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. Whether it’s weddings in a marquee or garden and vow renewal parties, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural weddings around Cole Henley have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Cole Henley
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Cole Henley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Cole Henley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cole Henley to Reading (20 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.4 miles away.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
The countryside around Cole Henley includes Ladle Hill.
FAQs for Cole Henley
Do you come out to small places like Cole Henley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Cole Henley?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Cole Henley. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
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Also in Cole Henley
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Perfect for your wedding in Cole Henley
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion in Cole Henley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement parties
For outdoor photos, Ladle Hill is close by, and the countryside around Cole Henley suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Golden-hour photos in Cole Henley at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch